2262 Birchmount Rd
2262 Birchmount Rd is in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. A 21‑storey building with 264 homes and shops is under review 178 m away and Sheppard Ave E is due to be repaved in 2026.
Data as of Nov 10, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 21-storey building with 264 homes and shops is under review, 178 m away.
- Sheppard Ave E, 64 m away, is due to be repaved in 2026.
- Lead in tap-water samples is higher than average in postal area M1T.
01What’s planned near 2262 Birchmount Rd
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): two in progress. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 121-storey building · 264 homes and shops2255 Birchmount Rd and 4 more addresses · 178 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built264 homes
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal to construct a new 21-storey mixed-use building, containing 264 new dwelling units and a total 1425 sq. m of non-residential GFA, resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of approximately 5.5.Public notice · May 1, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 3719-3725 Sheppard Avenue East and 2255 Birchmount Road. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 26 131938 ESC 22 OZ · submitted Mar 19, 2026 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
2255 Birchmount Rd · 3719 Sheppard Ave E · 3721 Sheppard Ave E · 3723 Sheppard Ave E · 3725 Sheppard Ave E
- 221-storey building · 264 homes and shops2255 Birchmount Rd and 4 more addresses · 178 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built309 homes27,392 m² of floor space
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Proposal to construct a new 21-storey mixed-use building, containing 264 new dwelling units and a total 1425 sq. m of non-residential GFA, resulting in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of approximately 5.5.Public notice · May 1, 2026Notice of Application - Under the Planning Act - 3719-3725 Sheppard Avenue East and 2255 Birchmount Road. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 215644 ESC 22 OZ · submitted Aug 25, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 5 addresses
2255 Birchmount Rd · 3719 Sheppard Ave E · 3721 Sheppard Ave E · 3723 Sheppard Ave E · 3725 Sheppard Ave E
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses is listed once. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Street work near 2262 Birchmount Rd
4 City road or sidewalk projects are planned within 500 m. The closest: road resurfacing on Sheppard Ave E, Kennedy Rd to Warden Ave, Q2 2025 to Q3 2026.
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs (planned work within 500 m), and Utility Cut Permits. Dates are the City’s plan and can move. “Carried over” means the work was due earlier and is still listed.
03Safety near 2262 Birchmount Rd
Police recorded 77 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan compared with Torontorate per 100,000 residents, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 5 near this address | 23% higher97 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 29 near this address | About the same209 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 6 near this address | 34% lower125 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 35 near this address | 42% lower447 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 near this address | 43% lower34 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 3, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 2 involved pedestrians. Most were on Birchmount Rd and Bonis Ave. Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan ranks 61st in Toronto for these collisions per resident.
- Birchmount Rd at Bonis Ave · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Feb 5, 2026 · 339 m
- Allanford Rd at Sheppard Ave E · Pedestrian, seriously injured · Aug 4, 2021 · 412 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 7 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 4 | 22 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 25 | 342 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
04Getting around from 2262 Birchmount Rd
The nearest subway station is Don Mills Station (Line 4), 3.9 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 9 TTC stops served by the 85, 17, 904 and 985 buses, with about 1,747 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Agincourt GO, 1.3 km away, with 34 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 4 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 34 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 776 | 7.7 | more than most routes |
| 17 | 303 | 4.5 | more than most routes |
| 904 | 421 | 7.2 | more than most routes |
| 985 | 131 | 3.4 | fewer than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
05Schools and child care near 2262 Birchmount Rd
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Private schools within 1 km: Canada International College School, Maple Leaf Collegiate School. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): five licensed child care centres and one EarlyON centre.
Last health inspection Feb 4, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Mar 23, 2026: pass (fail to maintain fixtures in a sanitary condition; fail to maintain walls in a sanitary condition).
Last health inspection Mar 12, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
06Parks, trees and libraries near 2262 Birchmount Rd
There is 1 park and 1 playground within 500 m. The nearest pool is Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, 2.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Lynngate Park · ball diamond, playground · 133 Cass Ave · 410 m
- Inglewood Heights Park · playground · 91 Allanford Rd · 572 m
- Ron Watson Park · ball diamond, playground, sports field · 140 Bonis Ave · 634 m
- Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre · wi-fi · 2500 Birchmount Rd · 771 m
- Scarden Park · ball diamond, playground · 1649 Warden Ave · 817 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Ron Watson Park New Skating Trail and Rink
The City is adding a new skating trail and rink to Ron Watson Park as part of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan.In progress · 569 m - New Park at 3405 Sheppard Avenue East
A new park is coming to 3405 Sheppard Ave. E. as a result of a mixed-use development project near Warden Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East.In progress · 722 m - Review of City Golf Course Operations
The City conducted an operational review of our five City-operated golf course locations to better understand how to maximize golf and non-golf experiences.In progress · 931 m - Glamorgan Park Improvements
The City is improving Glamorgan Park. The park design will be shaped through community engagement.In progress · 1.2 km - New Off-Leash Area at 335 Village Green Square
A new off-leash area for dogs is coming to 335 Village Green Square in the Scarborough-Agincourt neighbourhood.In progress · 1.2 km
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
07The building at 2262 Birchmount Rd
No building permits, building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registration on record for 2262 Birchmount Rd.
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
08What can be built at 2262 Birchmount Rd
CL (Commercial Local) zoning allows small shops and services serving the area. The numbers below are the main limits; the full rules depend on the lot.
Source: Zoning By-law 569-2013, chapter 30
Source: Height overlay
Source: Zone label (d)
Source: Lot coverage overlay
Source: Zone label (x)
Not inside a heritage conservation district, major transit station area, secondary plan or area of archaeological potential.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
09Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Armat Bakery (restaurant or bar), Wishing Well Variety (take-out or food shop).
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 8, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
1 ticket in 2025 on Birchmount Rd between numbers 2212 and 2312: 1 for parking on a boulevard or private property.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,634 service requests came from postal area M1T, which includes 2262 Birchmount Rd. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 227 | |
| Property standards | 207 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 155 | |
| Tree pruning | 122 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 111 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 89 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
10Risks and environment at 2262 Birchmount Rd
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 32 tests, May 22, 2014 to Oct 7, 2024
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada · hourly
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
11The neighbourhood: Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan
Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan had 27,205 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,500, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 44% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 24% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Mandarin (12.0%), Cantonese (11.8%) and Pilipino, Filipino (4.9%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, up 4% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.4%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Scarborough | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | +3% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | +6% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
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